low oil question, winshield washer - Page 2 - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

ard · 18th June 2006, 03:16

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Originally Posted by Gamedemon

Is that the reason an EX was added to husband ?

That was one of the more thoughtful things he did for her.

In fact, he felt that- since he was doing her a favor in changing the oil- that her anger over the outcome was out of place.

It's funny- girls that grow up in households where the dad is a decent or exceptional DIYer really need to recognize that a future husband needs to have SOME skills...otherwise they'll never measure up.

M Macht · 18th June 2006, 06:37

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Originally Posted by ard

I seem to recall that BMW no longer sells the "intensive" fluid due to "shipping restrictions" or "hazardous materials restrictions" or "environmental concerns".. so they just recommend straight windsheild concentrate in the intensive, and the same but diluted in the regular.

ANy truth to this, or is the original intensive fluid still available?
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Adam,

I tried to order it from the dealer but was told that at least here in CA it was not available for the reasons you mentioned.

rassi · 18th June 2006, 11:35

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Originally Posted by M Macht

Adam,

I tried to order it from the dealer but was told that at least here in CA it was not available for the reasons you mentioned.

Just got some this Friday (about 4,5 euro for a litre), so at least it is available in Europe.